External Controls

External Controls-Column Shifter

Transmission Shift Control Linkage
The transmission shift control linkage consists of:
- a gearshift lever which connects to the transmission column shift selector tube on the steering column.
- A gearshift lever pin secures the gearshift lever to the selector tube.
- a shift cable and bracket which connects to the transmission selector lever arm and support on the steering column and to the manual control lever on the transmission.
- The shift cable bracket bolts to the transmission.

Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system consists of:
- a shift lock actuator.
- A transmission shift selector position insert, which bolts to the steering actuator housing, secures the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
- electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.
The shift lock actuator locks the gearshift lever in PARK
- when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.
The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever:
- when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.

Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
The transmission control switch (TCS):
- is located on the end of the gearshift lever.
- The TCS is not removable from the gearshift lever. Install a new gearshift lever if a new TCS is required.
- is a momentary contact switch.
- commands the powertrain control module (PCM) to disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission.
- When overdrive D is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument panel.

External Controls-Floor Shifter
Transmission Shift Control Linkage
The transmission shift control linkage consists of:
- a floor console mounted shifter mechanism.
- A shift handle that is retained on the shifter by two attaching screws.
- a shift cable and bracket which connects to the floor console mounted shifter assembly to the manual control lever on the transmission.
- The shift cable bracket bolts to the transmission.

Shift Interlock System
The shift interlock system consists of:
- a shift lock actuator.
- A transmission shift lock actuator, which clips to the actuator retainer, securing the shift lock actuator to the steering column.
- A transmission shift lock actuator cable which routes to the floor console mounted shifter assembly lock mechanism.
- electrical circuits to supply power to lock and unlock the shift lock actuator.

The shift lock mechanism locks the gearshift lever in PARK:
- when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the LOCK position.
- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal released.
The shift lock actuator releases the gearshift lever:
- when the ignition switch lock cylinder is in the FIRST position.
- with the ignition switch lock cylinder in the RUN position and the brake pedal actuated.

Transmission Control Switch (TCS)
The transmission control switch (TCS):
- is located in the shifter handle.
- The TCS is removable from the gearshift handle without disassembly of the console or shifter unit.
- is a momentary contact switch.
- commands the powertrain control module (PCM) to disengage or engage the overdrive function of the transmission.
- When overdrive D is disengaged, the message O/D OFF will illuminate on the instrument panel.